Cycling bike of the year '25

From bargain supernakeds and fresh-feeling sportsbikes to eye-opening new adventure models by fledgling firms, this year has been rather good for tip-top metal. But which is the greatest new bike of 2025? The bunfight starts here…

And now, your main event. The top three places in our 2025 Bike of the Year countdown, settled over a 250-mile jaunt through the stunning Peak District

Issue 630 September 2025 Contactus: bike@bikemagazine.co.uk or ...

Weight 7.53kg (58cm) Frameset Carbon fibre Groupset Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200 (54/40t, 11-34t) Wheels Reserve 57|64 rims on DT Swiss 180 hubs Tyres Vittoria Corsa Pro TLR Wide Rim, 700c x 29mm Finish

A A few issues back, I tested Van Rysel’s RCR road bike and my word, was I impressed. Decathlon, the brains behind the Van Rysel range, had thrown its considerable heft behind the RCR, maximising prem

Maxxis have unveiled a 32in production version of their Aspen cross-country tyre, cementing their commitment to the oversized format and potentially kickstarting a wider industry trend. Apparently, th